About this property
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers free private parking and bicycle storage. Eastgate shopping centre is a 10-minute walk from this hostel. Hootananny, a popular music venue, is just 15 minutes’ walk away. Culloden Battlefield and its visitor centre can be reached after a 10-minute drive. The banks of Loch Ness and the country village of Dores are both a 20-minute drive away. Urquart Castle is within 30 minutes’ drive of Inverness Youth Hostel. All rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are simply furnished. Packed lunches can be arranged on request and luggage storage is available. Hostelling Scotland is a charity and membership organisation. For non-members, a supplement per person, per night is included in the published rate.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elliot
United Kingdom“Great hostel that exceeded all expectations. It was spacious, clean and our double private room was really big as well. The kitchen was great and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a cheap night in Inverness.” 
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Italy“The accommodation was super clean, the water dispenser was a pearl.”- Susan
Australia“Friendly helpful staff. Very clean organised hostel.” - Patrycja United Kingdom“I had a fantastic stay The atmosphere was social and welcoming/relaxed and chill, which was exactly what I was looking for. A few things that really stood out: The Staff: The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and full of great local...”
- Rahel
Switzerland“Everything was clean and just as described. The staff was wonderful and all amenities provided as expected. We booked a twin room, so we got our own shower with towels, bath mat and soap. The room was quite spacious. Car parking is provided and we...” - Laura
Austria“Lovely staff, great location, and offers free parking. The rooms are a little bit basic, but they have everything you need.” - Jacqueline United Kingdom“The kitchen was very nice and well equipped. The room was basic but the bed was comfy ans I had a good nights sleep.”
- Ivor United Kingdom“The hostel was clearly sign posted & easy to find . There was ample parking which was free to use . The staff were brilliant & very helpful . The bedroom & bathroom facilities were very good . The bed was very comfortable .”
- Kathryn United Kingdom“Location was good. Staff very friendly room clean and comfortable”
- Gladys United Kingdom“First time staying there was surprised how clean it was the staff very helpful would stay again”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 7 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 7 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available. Hostelling Scotland advises that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available.
There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 16:00 to 23:00 (from April to October) and check-out is until 10.00.
The property’s reception opening hours are 07:30 - 10:00.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Inverness Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
